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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE America brings their classic hits to The Hanover Theatre Worcester, Mass. (December 11, 2018) Grammy® Award-winning band, America, marks their 50th anniversary with a live concert at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on Saturday, March 23 at 8 pm. Tickets are on sale to members and go on sale to the general public on Friday, December 14 at 10 am. Founding members, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell, along with former band mate Dan Peek, met in high school in London in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song, "A Horse With No Name." Following the success of their first number one single, America became a global household name with an impressive string of hits, including “Sister Golden Hair,” “Tin Man” and “Lonely People.” Fifty years later, the perennial classic-rock favorite is still making music together, touring the world and thrilling audiences with their timeless sound. Tickets to America start at $35. Discounts are available to members of The Hanover Theatre and groups of 10 or more. Tickets are available online at TheHanoverTheatre.org, by phone at 877.571.SHOW (7469) or at The Hanover Theatre box office located at 2 Southbridge Street in downtown Worcester. For more information on group sales, contact Daniella Marie at 508.471.1763 or [email protected]. --more-- About The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts The Hanover Theatre continues to draw over 197,000 patrons annually with world-class performances and headlining acts including Broadway hits (“Jersey Boys,” “Kinky Boots,” “Something Rotten!”), comedians (Dave Chappelle, Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld), musical acts (Neil Young, Aretha Franklin, John Legend, Tony Bennett) and everything in between (“A Christmas Carol,” Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Alton Brown, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson). POLLSTAR consistently ranks The Hanover Theatre as one of the Top Theatres in the World. After nine seasons, the award-winning, historic theatre continues to establish its place as a world-class performing arts venue, acting as a catalyst for the economic development of downtown Worcester. The Hanover Theatre’s facilities at 551 Main Street house new function spaces, offices and a soon-to-open restaurant. Worcester Center for Performing Arts, a registered not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, owns and operates The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. ### .

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